3D Creativity: Real & Virtual Justin Magee, Snr. Lecturer, School of Creative Arts

Password setup and project research Introduction to 3DSMAX interface

Task: Power point presentations- project outlines and design approach including initial concept sketches.
To include:

• Project Title
• Information on the user or market
• User requirement specification
• State of the art / prior art
• Product or market led opportunities
• Initial ideas and proposals

Must include fully reference research based on fact.

Task: Read lecture notes on Creative Confrontation Methods. Use methods to create Sketch books and the mood / theme boards- bring in work to studio.

Introduction to Modeling: Primitives (30mins)
Introduction to Modeling: Loft and Spline (1hour) Computer Arts Link

Seminar groups Concept generation and design development. Studio activity.

Introduction to Modeling: NURMS Modeling and tutorial support Computer Arts Link

Concept Critique: 20% Concept design proposals. To include 5 presentation visuals of a high standard (pastel, marker, photoshop, sketch models etc). Must be mounted on A2 Foam board and cleanly and professionally presented. Each board should have a clearly documented rationale and short 2 min presentation. Also to include an ideas sketch book with > 30 proposals.

Software tutorial support- pending duration of Critique.

Seminar groups
Design development workshop. Read lecture notes on Analytic Systematic Methods
Student Module Evaluation (Free response)

Development Critique: 20% Development design sketch pads to accompany final proposal Story boarding and colour visuals, illustrating the proposed style and content of the project. Clear evidence of 3D modeling must be evident. The design should have been proposed as a clear plan with all general decisions having been made at this point. A power point presentation including

• A design specification
• A developmental sketch book which should include space envelopes and technical problem solving (5 selected key sketches are to be scanned and explained)
• 3 x A2 description boards defining the features, purpose and use of each component (product, games level etc) of the design (for circulation to the group). These visuals should be also embedded in the presentation
• A clear discussion of the future work plan should be presented as a task list and timescale for completion.
• Technical details such as package drawings (automotive), plan layouts (level design for games) or ergonomic drawings/ manufacturing concepts and component layouts for product design briefs.

Implementation Design development and solutions within the CAD environment (Cobalt and Max as appropriate) - One to one tutorial support

Final Critique- Feedback seminar

Final resolution of designs as an interactive or power point presentation

Presentation should include final submission details outlined in each project brief.

see Critique details.

Quality and Quantity of work will be assessed.

Final Submission

All work must be submitted in a clearly marked Module Portfolio case - check with your tutor to ensure all details are correct

NO PLASTIC BAGS

Portfolio to include:

Student name: Your Name

Number: Your Registration Number

Module Tutor: Justin Magee

Module code: DES 514 M1

It must be submitted by 10.00am to the secretary's office. Ensure all Artwork, digital or print is professionally presented and access is clear.

I look forward to seeing the results of your hard work throughout the semester. Best of Luck.